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The genealogy specialist suggested steps in paring down the collection such as: <br />removing duplicates, those items already found in current reference collections, <br />and removal of items already available through online electronic databases such <br />as: Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest. <br />The curator of the NC Collection of the UNC Wilson Library also provided <br />confirmation on steps thus far regarding the local history collection. The curator <br />reviewed the materials that were donated and acquired within the collection. <br />While they were found to be historical in nature, she found no items unique in the <br />collection. The curator also indicated that the materials found in our local history <br />collection are also publicly available at the UNC Library and other local libraries. <br />The library received an appraisal of the Confederate Triad currently on display in <br />the NC Room from Leland Little Auction & Estate Sales. While being considered <br />unique, if not rare, it is still considered a "clever novelty" that might have been <br />commissioned for a gathering of Confederate veterans or for display at an <br />exposition. They value it at $1,000 based upon today's auction market. A copy <br />of this appraisal has been provided to Pam Jones for insurance purposes. <br />Attorney Geoff Gledhill is reviewing the will and bequest of Rebecca Wall to <br />determine the funding designations and possible use of the funds received and <br />invested since 1986, and anticipate receiving an opinion by mid-April. <br />Staff will continue to consult with the specialists to develop a final disposition plan <br />to bring forward to the Board by the second meeting in May. Please let me or <br />Gwen Harvey know if you have questions or concerns about the progress being <br />reported. I am also available for a tour of the facility and in particular the North <br />Carolina Room and its contents. <br />